Food Foundations (Community cookery course)
About this class
Join us for FOOD FOUNDATIONS to learn essential cookery skills and gain confidence – for those looking to work or volunteer in food or just cook tastier, healthier food at home.
Who’s this for? This course is for anyone who wants to gain confidence and learn some transferrable catering & cookery skills. There is no specific eligibility criteria.
Course structure:
We’ll spend five sessions (one session per week) at the Community Kitchen cooking in pairs and building up skills including:
- Learning and improving knife and kitchen skills
- Gaining knowledge of flavours and ingredients
- A focused session with our Nutritionist to better understand the essentials of healthy eating
- Growing in experience and confidence to create meals from surplus food and leftovers, making the most of what is available
- A visit to a local community garden or other community food project (season/ weather permitting)
There is also an optional, full-day session which is a Food Hygiene Level 2 training. All those passing the test on the day will receive their Level 2 Certificate afterwards.
After the course is completed, our team are also available to offer some support for participants looking to progress to studies, work or volunteering opportunities to build on their progress during the formal sessions.
Dates:
- Thursday 26th Jan 2023 10am-1pm
- Thursday 2nd Feb 10am-1pm
- Thursday 9th Feb 10am-1pm
- Thursday 16th Feb 10am – 1pm
- Optional: Food Hygiene training Wednesday 15th Feb 10am – 4pm
- Industry Visit Thursday 23rd Feb 10am – 1pm
This course will run again over the next year, further details will be announced on our website and in our email newsletters.
What previous participants said about Food Foundations: “It’s a wonderful, friendly course that is full of flavour, recipes and a great building block for future cooking.”
This project is funded by The Big Lottery Community Fund and is part of a national project Ready, Healthy, Eat led by The Real Farming Trust and working with organisations in Edinburgh, Waltham Forest and Belfast.
Application instructions
To apply:
Please complete the form below to apply for a space on this course. If your application is successful we will respond to you around 3 weeks before the start of the course.
Please be sure to check your spam folder when looking out for a reply from us about your application.
Cost:
We ask for a £5 donation per session (suggested), depending what you can afford. Speak to us if cost is a barrier. Payments can be made in cash at each session.
See our COVID-19 update regarding Community Kitchen activities here.
For any questions contact:
Tash Adu, Community Kitchen Project Support
tash@bhfood.bozboz.dev / 01273 234810
Application form
